JANA TO JAIL?

Jana Duggar charged with endangering the welfare of a child after brother Josh found guilty in child pornography trial

JANA Duggar has been charged with endangering the welfare of a child, The Sun can confirm.

This week, Jana's brother Josh was found guilty on two counts of receiving and possessing child pornography. However, there is no indication the two cases are related.

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was first to report the news of Jana's charge.

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This hit to the famous family comes just one day after eldest Duggar son Josh was was found guilty of both possessing and receiving child pornography.

Right after the verdict was revealed, the ex-reality star was ordered straight into custody.

The 33-year-old looked back at his family when the court read out that he was found guilty.

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While he didn’t cry, Josh was “teary-eyed” and “solemn” as he was cuffed, according to The Sun's reporter at the scene.

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and shared a lengthy statement that kicked off: "Today was difficult for our family.

"Our hearts go out to the victims of child abuse or any kind of exploitation.

"We are thankful for the hard work of law enforcement, including investigators, forensic analysts, prosecutors, and all others involved who save kids and hold accountable those responsible for their abuse."

The statement continued: "Nobody is above the law. It applies equally to everybody, no matter your wealth, status, associations, gender, race, or any other factor.

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"Today, the people of the Western District of Arkansas made that clear in their verdict.

'LIKE A FUNERAL'

"As a Christian, we believe we are all equal at the foot of the cross, and, likewise, we are all equal under the law."

"Josh’s actions have rippled far beyond the epicenter of the offense itself. Children have scars, but his family is also suffering the fallout of his actions," the pair wrote, and added that the trial "felt more like a funeral."

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Meanwhile, Jim Bob and his wife, Michelle, said they'll "always love" Josh, while their daughter Jessa slammed child sex abuse as "evil" following the verdict.

Jana- here with her dad, Jim Bob- has pleaded not guilty to the chargeCredit: Jana Duggar/Instagram
Meanwhile, Josh's sentencing pertaining to his guilty verdict may not be known for at least four monthsCredit: Toby Canham for The US Sun
Josh Duggar ordered straight into custody after he’s found GUILTY on child pornography charges

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